Bored to Death
Bored to Death

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Navigating through the labyrinth of adolescence and the harsh realities of adulthood, this lyrical masterpiece paints a vivid picture of existential angst. The protagonist grapples with inner voices that scream out the meaninglessness of existence, reflecting… Read more

Apr 26, 2016
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Bored to Death Lyrics

There's an echo pulling out the meaning
Rescuing a nightmare from a dream
The voices in my head are always screaming
That none of this means anything to me

And it's a long way back from seventeen
The whispers turn into a scream
And I'm, I'm not coming home

Save your breath, I'm nearly
Bored to death and fading fast
Life is too short to last long
Back on earth, I'm broken
Lost and cold and fading fast
Life is too short to last long

There's a stranger staring at the ceiling
Rescuing a tiger from a tree
The pictures in her head are always dreaming
Each of them means everything to me

And it's a long way back from seventeen
The whispers turn into a scream
And I'm, I'm not coming home

Save your breath, I'm nearly
Bored to death and fading fast
Life is too short to last long
Back on earth, I'm broken
Lost and cold and fading fast
Life is too short to last long

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

(Oh, oh, oh, oh) I think I met her at the minute that the rhythm was set down
(Oh, oh, oh, oh) I said I'm sorry I'm a little bit of a letdown
(Oh, oh, oh, oh) but all my friends are daring me to come over
(Oh, oh, oh, oh) so I come over and over and over
(Oh, oh, oh, oh) so let me buy you a drink and we'll pretend that you think
(Oh, oh, oh, oh) that I'm the man of your dreams come to life in a dive bar
(Oh, oh, oh, oh) and we'll go over and over and over
(Oh, oh, oh, oh) and we'll go over and over and over
(Oh, oh, oh, oh) and we'll go over and over and over
(Oh, oh, oh, oh) and we'll go over and over and over

Save your breath, I'm nearly
Bored to death and fading fast
Life is too short to last long
Back on earth, I'm broken
Lost and cold and fading fast
Life is too short to last long

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, life is too short to last long)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Writer(s): John William Feldmann, Mark Hoppus, Matthew Thomas Skiba, Travis L. Barker
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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What is the Meaning of Bored to Death?

Navigating through the labyrinth of adolescence and the harsh realities of adulthood, this lyrical masterpiece paints a vivid picture of existential angst. The protagonist grapples with inner voices that scream out the meaninglessness of existence, reflecting a deep-rooted ennui. The recurring refrain "Life is too short to last long" is a poignant reminder of our ephemeral existence and the urgency to seize each fleeting moment. The imagery of rescuing a tiger from a tree and a stranger staring at the ceiling further amplifies feelings of disorientation and alienation. Yet, amid this desolation, there's an undercurrent of resilience - an unyielding will to keep going 'over and over'. This song is not just about despair but also about finding meaning in chaos, making it an anthem for all those wrestling with their own demons while trying to make sense of life's absurdities.

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